Scientists observe lasting cognitive deficits in long COVID patients

A recent study by neurology researchers at the Hospital Clínic de Barcelona has shed light on the cognitive impairments experienced by individuals suffering from post-acute COVID-19 syndrome. Their findings reveal significant cognitive deficits, particularly in attention, executive function, and verbal memory, persisting for at least six months. These cognitive impairments are accompanied by depressive symptoms, apathy, anxiety, fatigue, and a generally low health status. The research was published in Scientific Reports.